Just google the website and discover that chiphell's admin not only has proved
the 6/8pin defects with the actual reference to these scandalous issues on both
6950/6970 reference boards.
Dear Dave
I find that many 6970 reference cards come with their 6 pin connectors trimmed irregularly.
What happened to the subcontractor's QC policy ?
Edit:
6950-->6 pin defects
6970-->8 pin defects
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